Silver prices strengthened on Wednesday (August 13th) amid positive sentiment in the precious metals market. This strengthening was driven by a weakening US dollar following the release of weaker-than-expected US economic data, fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon cut interest rates. Silver demand was also supported by a solid industrial outlook, particularly in the renewable energy and manufacturing sectors, strengthening its appeal as both a safe haven asset and an industrial commodity. Source: Newsmaker.id(alg)
Gold fell for a second day on Wednesday as the White House took a more cautious stance on the Federal Reserve's independence and investors weighed comments from the Trump administration on trade. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. tariffs "will come down substantially but they won't go to zero," and that he didn't see a need to "play hardball" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Trump has not offered to unilaterally lower U.S. tariffs on China. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices are trading sideways, The white metal has been trading sideways for the past three trading days as investors look for new developments in the trade relations between the United States (US) and China.Earlier news from the United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that he sees a de-escalation with China, which improved the market mood, which is a drag on Silver prices.As of this news release, Silver prices are at $32,630 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold Down after hitting a record high of $3,500 an ounce for the first time as traders book profits following a nearly 10% rally this month. Gold fell 1.5% to open Asian trading on Wednesday as risk appetite improved with equities bouncing back, bonds and the dollar steady. Market players are currently speculating to wait for key data this week, some are also speculating to take profits. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices rose on Tuesday (4/22). The white metal rose as investors looked for new developments in the trade relationship between the United States (US) and China. In the second week of this month, US President Donald Trump announced an abrupt 90-day pause in the implementation of reciprocal tariffs but still imposed huge tariffs on China in retaliation by imposing similar levies on US imports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold Down after hitting $3,500 an ounce for the first time as traders booked profits following a nearly 10% rally this month. Gold fell as much as 1.5% during U.S. trading hours after earlier surging to a new record as risk appetite improved with equities bouncing back, bonds and the dollar stabilizing. The precious metal is also in overbought territory, indicating recent gains may be overdone. Source: Newsmaker.id